Diastat Pediatric and Histrelin Implant (CPP)

• Generic Name: diazepam
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Diastat AcuDial, Diastat Pediatric, Diastat, Valium, Diazepam Intensol, Zetran

Diazepam is a benzodiazepine (ben-zoe-dye-AZE-eh-peen). Diazepam affects chemicals in the brain that may be unbalanced in people with seizures.

Diastat Pediatric (for use in the rectum) is used to treat occasionally increased seizures (cluster seizures) in people with epilepsy who also routinely take other anti-convulsants. This medicine is not for long-term daily use to prevent seizures.

Diastat Pediatric may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: histrelin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names:

  Supprelin LA, Vantas, Supprelin

• It is used to delay puberty in children who are maturing too early.
• If your child has been given histrelin implant (CPP) for some other reason, talk with the doctor about the benefits and risks. Talk with the doctor if you have questions or concerns about giving histrelin implant (CPP) to your child.